Chapter 4 :.. 36 55 vouchers Abigail's new home was a three - story villa tucked away in a quiet spot , with the famous Pinewood Mountain just a couple of miles behind it . " Abigail , this is your home now , " Vivian said . She personally carried Abigail's suitcase up to the second floor . Abigail paused in the stairwell , hesitating. " Shouldn't we have a probation period ? " A lump formed in Vivian's throat , her eyes glistening . " Abigail , the moment you step through this door , you're part of the Monroe family , as well as my daughter . " Abigail's lips quivered as she lifted her foot onto the step . Vivian's heart twisted as she watched the girl . Vivian pushed open the door to the meticulously arranged second - floor room . " Do you like it ? " she asked . There was a beautiful wardrobe and vanity , bright floor - to - ceiling windows , and pink gauze curtains fluttering in the breeze . Abigail squinted , as though she hadn't seen such brilliant sunshine or breathed such crisp air in a long time . " If you don't like it , I'll have it redecorated right away , " Vivian added . Abigail said , " I ... like it . " Abigail showed little expression , and Vivian couldn't quite read her . For the first time , she felt that motherhood was mentally demanding . " This is the new backpack I bought for you , " Vivian continued . The backpack was pink , brand new , smelling untouched by any stranger . " Thank you , " Abigail murmured . That simple thanks was Vivian's best reward , and she felt happier . " I also prepared some clothes for you ... " Looking at the worn - out clothes on Abigail , Vivian wondered if they were donations from the orphanage . She felt very sorry . She pulled open the closet , ready to surprise Abigail , but suddenly , Abigail grabbed her hand . Vivian looked puzzled . Abigail said , " I'll check it out later . " " Alright . Rest a bit ; I'll fix you something to eat . " 11:17 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 4 ... 36 E55 vouchers Vivian eased out quietly , stealing a glance at Abigail before shutting the door . Abigail stood by the closet , watching her . A breeze lifted strands of Abigail's long hair , and Vivian's heart did a little flip . As of today , she was officially a mom . As the door closed , Abigail held her breath - the scent inside the closet was impossible to miss . She yanked the door wide and , without warning , threw the intruder over her shoulder . He crashed to the floor . " Abigail , what happened ? " Vivian had just reached the stairwell when the crash sent her racing back . Abigail kicked the man under the bed in one smooth motion . " It's nothing , Mom . I just bumped into something . " Her face was pale and blank , but to Vivian , she was utterly adorable , making Vivian want to pinch those plump cheeks . " I'm sorry , dear . I should've helped you unpack ... wait , what did you call me ? " Vivian finally caught on . Abigail's face stiffened slightly under the hopeful gaze . After a moment , unable to resist , she mumbled , " Mom . " Vivian , flustered with joy , said , " I'll get you some fruit , honey ." As the door closed , Abigail sighed in relief and pulled the man from under the bed . But before she could see him clearly , Vivian was back again . " Abigail , I forgot to ask what fruit you like . " Another swift kick sent the man back under . " I'm not picky ." " It's great that you're not picky . Good girl ." After closing the door , Abigail dragged the man . But the door opened again , and in the flurry , she kicked him right in the face . " Mom , what else ? " " Nothing ... I just want to hear you say ' Mom ' again . " The man stayed silent , and Abigail felt helpless . To avoid a repeat of the earlier mishap , Abigail immediately ate the fruit , told Vivian she needed to rest , locked the door , and then dared to drag the suspicious person out from under the bed again . The man was unconscious , breathing faintly , with serious - looking injuries . But the real threat wasn't those . His skin was flushed red , and when she pried his mouth open , his throat was so 11:17 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 4 swollen that it was choking off his air . 36 55 vouchers It was an allergy . Such a severe reaction usually meant a hospital visit , or it could lead to suffocation or organ failure . She searched him head to toe but found no emergency meds , no phone , no wallet , and no ID . Remembering the checkpoints those Humvees had set up , Abigail figured the man's identity wasn't simple . She didn't dare act rashly . She was a newly arrived adopted daughter , and calling an ambulance would stir up too much trouble and wasn't practical . Outside the window lay a garden ; tossing him down was clearly out of the question . Even getting rid of a corpse that size would be tough to do without a trace . Chopping it up would be too loud and messy . Abigail had no choice but to pull out a set of needles from her backpack , feed the man a special pill , strip him naked , and insert the needles one by one . After about thirty minutes , the swelling on his body began to fade , his breathing steadied , and his pulse grew stronger . The emergency treatment was exhausting , and Abigail broke into a sweat . Sterling Pierce slowly opened his eyes to see a flawless face with big eyes sparkling like stars . " I ... " He opened his mouth to speak , but the pain in his face , chest , and shoulders suddenly brought back the memory of those kicks . " You- " Abigail cut him off , " You're not fully recovered , so stay quiet and just listen . You guessed right . I'm your savior . Remember to wire me a thank - you fee afterward . " Sterling stared at her , silent . " Also , I poisoned you . If you dare harbor any evil intentions , I guarantee you'll be in excruciating pain within ten days ." Sterling blinked , speechless . " Finally , have you been taking special allergy medication ? If you don't want to end up impotent and die young , stop it now ." Just as she stopped speaking , a knock came at the door . " Abigail , dinner's ready . " Abigail pulled out the needles and hid Sterling back under the bed . Opening the door , she saw Vivian still waiting . Vivian's heart ached at the sight of Abigail drenched in sweat . " Haven't you turned on the AC ? Don't worry about the electricity bill . Your dad may not earn much , but he can support all four of us just fine . " There was odd pride in Vivian's voice . 11:17 Wed , Sep 17 Chapter 4 : 36 55 vouchers Abigail nodded . " Mm - hmm . " Downstairs , dinner was set on the table . A teenager , around eighteen , sat glued to his phone , playing a game . 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